ETF Portfolio Blueprint

Canadian ETF Portfolios

The World War 3 Hedged Canadian ETF Portfolio

Here’s an ETF combo I think could do well if all hell broke loose, assuming you aren’t drafted.

The North American Dividend Growth ETF Portfolio (1.25x Leveraged Edition)

By applying conservative leverage to high-quality U.S. and Canadian dividend growers, this ETF portfolio aims to scale income and returns while retaining eligibility for registered accounts.

The Tax-Efficient Anti-Inflation ETF Portfolio for Canadian Investors

This satellite portfolio uses two TSX listed sector ETFs to capture inflation-linked demand in a tax-efficient manner via exposure to core natural resource equities.

The Anti-Debasement ETF Portfolio (Canadian Investor Edition)

This portfolio combines real estate, energy infrastructure, gold, and Bitcoin ETFs available to Canadian investors to help protect purchasing power from inflation and currency devaluation.

The Vanguard North America Dividend Yield & Growth ETF Portfolio

This portfolio holds two low-cost Vanguard high-yield and dividend growth ETFs to provide exposure across U.S. and Canadian equity markets.

The BMO Real Assets ETF Portfolio for Canadian Investors

This portfolio combines three BMO ETFs for exposure to infrastructure, real estate, and gold.

The Global X Canada Tax-Efficient ETF Portfolio for Non-Registered Accounts

This portfolio uses three swap-based index ETFs to eliminate taxable distributions entirely.

The Water and Agriculture Thematic ETF Portfolio

This investment portfolio uses two TSX listed thematic ETFs to capture two essential natural resources.

The BMO Global Dividend ETF Portfolio

This globally diversified portfolio uses three BMO dividend ETFs to deliver monthly income.

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This Canadian energy ETF has sizable AUM and a long track record, but the index methodology is nonsensical and the fee is atrociously high. Here’s what I would personally invest in instead.

Vanguard Total World Stock ETF (VT) Review

I think a low-cost, globally diversified index ETF like VT perfectly captures the best aspects of John Bogle’s investment philosophy and legacy.

United States Oil Fund LP (USO): Read This Article Before Investing!

Supply-side shocks thanks to Strait of Hormuz’s closure has led to a violent spike in oil prices, but retail investors should exercise caution before buying ETFs like USO.

Canadian Investors: Avoid U.S. Market Concentration Risk with These Equal-Weighted ETFs

Market-cap weighted U.S. equity index ETFs are disproportionately concentrated in a handful of mega-cap tech stocks. These two equal-weight ETFs can be an appealing alternative for Canadian investors.

A Look at BMO’s New Low-Fee Canadian Dividend Index ETF

“Better late than never” describes BMO’s recent ETF launch perfectly. Here’s my breakdown.

U.S. / Israel – Iran War: Which ETFs Should Investors Watch?

Here are the tickers on my radar as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.

The Cockroach Portfolio: Active ETF Edition

This updated version of my personal investment strategy replaces the original passive index based mix with two actively managed ETFs.

The World War 3 Hedged Canadian ETF Portfolio

Here’s an ETF combo I think could do well if all hell broke loose, assuming you aren’t drafted.

Alpha Architects Tail Risk ETF (CAOS) Review

CAOS promises “positive, asymmetric returns during fast market crashes” and “positive, uncorrelated returns in normal markets.” Does it live up to the hype?

The Best Tax Efficient Bond ETFs for Canadian Investors

Looking to lower risk in a non-registered investment account? These two bond ETFs can be more tax efficient than their peers.